reproach
gb/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/ us/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
B2
انگلیسی
~ 3800
معنیها
۰ معنی
فعل
formal
B2
action
1
Express disapproval or disappointment
To say you are unhappy with what someone did.
الگوی کاربرد:
to reproach [someone] for [doing something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproach' with 'approach'. They have very different meanings.
هممعنیها
rebuke (Stronger and more formal than 'reproach', often implying a sharp criticism.)
|
scold ('Scold' is less formal and more often used for telling off children.)
متضادها
praise (Expressing approval or admiration instead of disapproval.)
ترکیبهای رایج
reproach someone for
|bitterly reproach
|gently reproach
|reproach oneself for
موضوعها
emotions
|communication
|relationships
نمونهها
- She reproached him for forgetting her birthday.
- The teacher reproached the student for not doing his homework.
- He reproached himself for not speaking up sooner.
- They reproached the company for neglecting safety standards.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- My boss reproached me for being late.
- She reproached her friend for lying.
- He reproached himself for making a mistake.
اسم
formal
B2
entity
2
Expression of disapproval or disappointment
Words or actions that show you are not happy with someone.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may mistakenly use 'reproaches' in plural when talking about general disapproval, but it is often uncountable.
هممعنیها
criticism ('Criticism' is broader and may be constructive, while 'reproach' implies personal disappointment.)
متضادها
commendation (An expression of praise or approval.)
ترکیبهای رایج
a look of reproach
|without reproach
|full of reproach
|draw reproach
موضوعها
emotions
|communication
|relationships
نمونهها
- There was a hint of reproach in her voice.
- He gave her a look of reproach.
- The decision drew widespread reproach from the public.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- She spoke with reproach in her voice.
- His words were full of reproach.
- They gave him a look of reproach.
اسم
formal
C1
entity
3
Cause of shame or disgrace
Something that makes people feel bad about someone or something because it is not good enough.
هممعنیها
disgrace ('Disgrace' is stronger and more absolute in its condemnation.)
متضادها
credit (Something that brings honor instead of shame.)
ترکیبهای رایج
a reproach to
|stand as a reproach
موضوعها
emotions
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- The poor condition of the building is a reproach to the city council.
- His behavior was a reproach to his family name.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The dirty park is a reproach to the town.
- His bad work was a reproach to the school.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
reproach
IPA
GB/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
US/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
هجاها و تکیه
re - proach (۲ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (proach)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: reproach
- Plural: reproach, reproaches
Verb
- Base: reproach
- 3rd Person Singular: reproaches
- Present Participle: reproaching
- Past: reproached
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
reproaches
noun
reproaching
verb
reproached
verb
Core family
reproachful
adjective
Related words
reproachfully
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
irreproachable
adjective
irreproachably
adverb
Advanced or less common
reproachable
adjective
عبارتها
above reproach
1/əbˈʌv ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Impossible to criticize or fault
So good that no one can say it is wrong or bad.
نمونهها
- Her honesty is above reproach.
- The company's safety record is above reproach.
without reproach
1/wɪðˈaʊt ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Not deserving criticism or blame
Not having done anything wrong or bad.
نمونهها
- He handled the situation without reproach.
- She lived a life without reproach.